TR UAV/UCAV Programs | Anka - series | Kızılelma | TB - series

[dBSPL]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1727562413816320029

TAI UAV Systems Deputy General Manager Ömer Yıldız:

"ANKA-III is an approximately 7-ton aircraft, but its 150-kilogram version has been flying for a while. In the meantime, we will have 2 more aircraft, approximately 700-800 kilograms and over 1 ton."

I don't think there will only be downscaled variants. With the dual TF-6000, or with again single engined if a mid-thrust class engine emerges later in this engine program, an aircraft with a much higher MTOW and possible operational range than the current ANKA-3 is definitely in the planning. If we can prove this type of stealth platform design and put it into active service, the appetite for acquiring platforms for many other specific mission types, from penetrator bomber to air-refueling drone tankers, will increase. Of course, the desire to acquire a platform alone is not the decisive criterion here; but the ANKA-3 provides a major technological breakthrough that will bring a completely new perspective to the Turkish aviation industry, and this accumulation itself will raise the bar.

 

[uçuyorum]

https://twitter.com/SavunmaSanayiST/status/1727986930229374992?s=20

Kızılelma weapon integration ongoing

 

[Quasar]

Quite frankly in its current form seeing Anka III in air refueling role is quite optimistic since for instance just a drop tank of F 16 carries 300-600 gallons i.e 1000 to 2000 kg ... ANKA III is unmaned so it can only carry air refueling basket which requires an air refueling probe at reciving end...so far non of our aircrafts has air refueling probe.

 

[uçuyorum]

Quite frankly in its current form seeing Anka III in air refueling role is quite optimistic since for instance just a drop tank of F 16 carries 300-600 gallons i.e 1000 to 2000 kg ... ANKA III is unmaned so it can only carry air refueling basket which requires an air refueling probe at reciving end...so far non of our aircrafts has air refueling probe.

Apparently, especially for eurofighters too, KC135 supports an attachment that switches the boom for a basket probe.

 

[Sanchez]

Apparently, especially for eurofighters too, KC135 supports an attachment that switches the boom for a basket probe.

That's too much hassle and would mean a KC135 with the basket adapter cannot refuel F-16's or E7s in flight. Adapter works for singular missions but not at bulk.

Thing is, The underwing pods used for this role are made by Cobham. If we place this order, they would sell us a nice number of pods as well.

 

[Bogeyman]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1728079716194672644

Baykar Makina produces 1 Bayraktar TB-2 per day.

 

[boredaf]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1728079716194672644

Baykar Makina produces 1 Bayraktar TB-2 per day.

Given the number of orders they have received within last 2 years, it is good to see that they increased their production capacity.

 

[infrared]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1728079716194672644

Baykar Makina produces 1 Bayraktar TB-2 per day.

Actually the text is not consistent within itself. It uses both "produces" and "can produce" within the same text which mean totally different things. Considering the total orders for the next years, they are probably not utilizing full capacity (1 tb2/day) currently, so I would expect "produces" to be incorrect. Turkish defense media needs a huge overhaul.

 

[infrared]

He combines 2 sentences vaguely to imply Baykar is producing 1 tb2 per day.
In the end, better feeling viewers are more likely to come back.

I say there is no way Baykar will produce 360 tb2s this year. Feel free to remind me anytime in 2024 if you ever see tail number 920 (560+360).

 

[uçuyorum]

That's too much hassle and would mean a KC135 with the basket adapter cannot refuel F-16's or E7s in flight. Adapter works for singular missions but not at bulk.

Thing is, The underwing pods used for this role are made by Cobham. If we place this order, they would sell us a nice number of pods as well.

Just for reference

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1373222265714794496

 

[MADDOG]

ANKA-3, which has many advantages such as low RCS, high speed and high payload capacity thanks to its "flying wing" structure, was made ready for the first flight after design, structural and subsystem improvements. ANKA-3 is expected to meet the skies for the first time before the end of the year.

Via https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/savunma-sa...hazir-kaan-ilk-ucus-icin-son-montajda/3065767

 

[Oublious]

Test flight 9.

 

[Bogeyman]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1729530723600613829

 

[Saithan]

https://x.com/gdhdefence/status/1729464236043116546?s=46&t=DEy7rapS0QQE2YE7LHul5g

Couldn’t find Burkino Faso thread, so sharing it here.

BFAF TB2ing terrorists who were planning a nasty attack.

 

[Oublious]

which drone is DrAksit talking about?

 

[python34]

Have you seen this plane before? Whats is that ?

 

[uçuyorum]

Have you seen this plane before? Whats is that ?
View attachment 63603

Looks like uzun elma

 

[Sanchez]

Looks twin engined with a single main empennage.

 

[Anmdt]

Looks twin engined with a single main empennage.

I had the same thought but then doubted myself.
That would be odd for them to take Kızılelma 2.0 to a start-up fair, won't it?

 

[Sanchez]

I had the same thought but then doubted myself.
That would be odd for them to take Kızılelma 2.0 to a start-up fair, won't it?

Might just be a future what if. No need to read too much into it for now. Kızılelma will grow and grow, we will probably see a twin engine version in the future.